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Baldwin lockset cylinder removal

Hi,

I'm a locksmith, but rarely have any need to deal with Baldwin locksets. Though I have rekeyed them before, long-time ago, I'm having difficulty. Maybe all I need to do is relook it again fresh tomorrow, but have an imminent need today.

The particular lock is a standard lockset. I have it in hand, but no key. I can pick it without too much difficulty, but am unable to figure out how to remove the cylinder. The knob shaft has an access hole but I cannot detect any movement of the interior housing that might reveal a release mechanism. After picking (only picks in one direction; counter-clockwise), I figured that the cylinder is removed by extracting it with the key, but that doesn't work (tried while holding spindle shaft out, and leaving in as well). Also speculating that it may require a working key to remove the cylinder. Any suggestions/solutions will be greatly appreciated.

Jim Hankins

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Jim Hankins
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Just like Schlage. Push knob on or off a little. Turn knob a little left and right. Sometimes those little retainers try to hide.

Hold lock in one hand and pick lock and turn cyl 90 degrees (spot of Sharpie magic marker at 12 O'clock really helps to tell when it's 90 deg). Use second hand to turn TW.

While key rotated, use third hand to depress retainer.

While third hand depresses retainer, fourth hand pulls knob off.

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Stormin Mormon

I find that leaving the lockset on the door helps as then I only need 3 hands.

Bob

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Bob B.

Sorry for the delay in replying to the two responses, I don't get on here often and wasn't expecting such quick replies.

I certainly appreciate the feedback, it worked like a charm, especially the part about leaving it on the door. I'm inclined to remove the knob set by nature I guess, but fought it this time and left things in place, and glad that I did because it was a bit easier.

Again, thanks for the quality and timely feedback. Have a great day!

Jim Hankins

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Jim Hankins

"on the door" was taught me about 1985, and still works today. Glad you were able to get the job done.

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Stormin Mormon

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